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How to Legitimately Wear Pigtails as a Grown-Up

The runways proved the look isn't just for 6-year-olds
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Sectioned Off
Whether you already have cornrows or not, this look from the Antonio Marras Spring 2020 show can inspire a variety of ideas. It demonstrates how any braided hairstyle could be tweaked into double braided pigtails. Furthermore, it makes a case for creative accessorizing with some ribbon.

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Hats On
Accessories can make or break a look. Anyone worried about their pigtails looking too juvenile can top them with a sophisticated cap, a la the Max Mara Spring 2020 runway.

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Brought to the Back
Placement can be a gamechanger in adulting pigtails. At the Ulla Johnson Spring 2020 show, twisted(!) pigtails were brought to the back of the head. Pair them with an open back for the most drama.

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Up High
Want to wear high pigtails without going full Baby Spice? Take a cue from the Alexander Wang Fall 2019 show and wear supremely sleek and straight center-parted pigtails. The look ends up being more "The Matrix" than preschool — especially when paired with micro sunglasses and chunky jewelry.

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Long Lengths
The braided pigtails hairstylist Guido Palau created for the Prada Fall 2019 show were long-hair-don't-care #goals, what with those 22-inch extensions. Hair not so Rapunzel-ish? Take inspiration from the precise part and wet-look finish. Both trends are key for Spring 2020, too.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | OCT 27, 2019 | SHARES
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